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The cover symbolizes the Golden Jubilee of the

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Solar Radiometer developed by the Research Laboratories for

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Stfnding Committee on Public W.orl<s

bythe Austral ran Post Office,

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POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

RESEARCH LABORATORIES COMPLEX

MONASH, NORTH CLAYTON -VICTORIA

INDEX TO TEXT

Section Subject Page

1 INTRODUCTION 1

2 ROLE OF RESEARCH IN THE POST OFFICE 2

3 EXISTING ACCOMMODATION LEADING TO REASONS FOR PROPOSAL 6

4 CHOICE AND SUITABILITY OF SITE 10

5 PROJECT STAGING 12

6 ACCOMMODATION PROPOSED IN THE FIRST STAGE 14

7 AMENITIES AND STAFFING 15

8 VEHICLE ACCOMMODATION 16

9 SECURITY 16

10 FINANCIAL ASPECTS 16

11 CONCLUSION 17

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POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

RESEARCH LABORATORIES COMPLEX

MONASH, NORTH CLAYTON - VICTORIA

1. INTRODUCTION

1. 1 The project before the Committee is a proposal by the Australian Post Office to erect Research

Laboratories at North Clayton, Victoria. This proposal covers four major low-rise buildings which

will form part of a multi stage development, designed to meet the short and long term laboratory

needs of the Post Office.

1. 2 Subject to Parliamentary approval, the buildings will form a complex of specially designed

structures, in a campus style setting, close to Monash University, with which a strong professional

affinity exists.

1. 3 At present the Laboratories are accommodated in eight old buildings in the inner city area of

Melbourne. The lack of adequate space for orderly growth and the limitations imposed by these sub

standard buildings and services places severe restrictions on the operational efficiency of the

Research Laboratories.

1. 4 The need to establish the Laboratories in a modern, stimulating and expanding environment

has been recognised for some time. Approval of this proposal will lay the foundations for the develop­

ment of a modern telecommunications research complex. The project has been designed so as to

provide the facilities and accommodation needed to meet the needs of the Department in respect of

postal and telecommunications technology.

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2. ROLE OF RESEARCH IN THE POST OFFICE

2. 1 Development of the Laboratories

2.1.1 The work of Research Laboratories commenced in a modest way in 1923 when a Depart­

mental Engineer was given the responsibility of providing specialist advice on the introduction

of the thermionic tube and other newly developed electronic devices into the Australian tele­

communication network. This work commenced in some 300 square feet of space in the attic

of the old Commonwealth Offices building in Treasury Place, Melbourne. The Laboratories

were more formally established as a part of Headquarters in 1925 with a staff of five. This

small group was charged with the responsibility of studying "the latest discoveries, inventions

and developments in electrical communications" and advising the Chief Engineer of "those

which are promising and likely to benefit the Departments' telephone and telegraph services".

2.1. 2 In the intervening years of rapid technological advance the Research Laboratories has

grown to the status of a Headquarters Sub-Division and in this year of the Laboratories Golden

Jubilee, now employs a total staff of about 520. These are made up largely of professional

engineers, physicists, chemists, metallurgists and technical officers, with support staffs

consisting of tradesmen, programmers, trainees and administrative officers. The replacement

value of the test equipment now used by the Laboratories staff is about $7.0 million, com­

prising some 7, OOO items.

2.1. 3 Since 1923 the Laboratories have played a leading role in the development of new tele­

communication systems and the adaption of overseas inventions and techniques to mate h

Australia's own particular needs. Some of the major national projects which were initiated . and developed in the Laboratories, and which are now an established part of the Australian

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communications network, include : -

* the introduction of carrier telephony over land lines and, later over broadband

microwave bearer systems;

* improved transmission and exchange switching standards;

* the development of high capacity long line coaxial cable systems;

* transmission of television and high quality broadcasting signals over the National Broadcasting Service;

* the establishment and maintenance of the high precision standard Time and Frequency

broadcast service.

Importance of Research in Australia

2. 2. 1 Telecommunications technology is international in nature and in the past Australia has

derived great benefits from developments in Britain, the European countries, USA and Japan.

Australia, however, has particular geographic and climatic problems which require different

technological solutions to others being developed elsewhere. For this reason a clear need

exists for an Australian capability for research and development in telecommunications which

can be directed towards the solution of problems peculiar to Australia,

2. 2. 2 The Laboratories exercise a significant impact on the telecommunications industry as

a whole. In this regard, encouragement and active assistance is given to manufacturers by

either direct or indirect approaches in respect of specifications and the useage and develop-

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ment of local materials of high quality. Additionally, product testing, assessment of systems

and material suitability is undertaken with a view to assisting local industry. The Laboratories

are a recognised National Standards Authority.

2. 2. 3 Recently the Laboratories have become associated with the C. S. I. R. 0. in the proposal

to test products associated with "Consumer Protection". This work was initiated by the Prime

Minister through the Minister of Science.

2. 2. 4 If the Australian telecommunications manufacturing industry is to prosper and be com -

merc_ially effective, innovation and access to new techniques is essential. In short the estab -

Iishment and maintenance of a viable and expanding Australian research capability in tele­

communications is of vital importance.

2. 3 Role of the Research Laboratories

2. 3. 1 This role remains substantially unchanged from that applying in its earlier days. As a

part of the P, M. G. 's Headquarters Administration, the main objective of the Research Sub­

Division is to maintain a position at the forefront of knowledge in the science and technology of

telecommunications. More specifically the Laboratories role may be defined as the provision

of consultant advice and technical guidance on the adoption of advances in science and tech­

nology in the telecommunications and postal networks,_ and to assist in the solution of technical

problems by conducting appropriate research and development projects and problem solving

investigations. The Laboratories also perform a specialist function in maintaining and apply­

ing the precision scientific reference standards required by the Department in its respon -

sibilities under various Acts, notably the Posts and Telegraph Act, the Wireless Telegraphy

Act and the Weights and Measures Act.

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2. 3. 2 As part of its function the Research Sub-Division seeks to encourage industry, univers­

ities and other Government sponsored research organisations to conduct research and develop­

ment into projects of relevance to its own field of interest. The pursuance of this policy

ensures that supporting industry is technically viable and that trained staff are attracted to

careers in communications technology.

2. 3. 3 Formal relationships are established with outside organisations through research

contrl;lcts and co-operative agreements and through the Department's participation in the

activities of the Radio Research Branch. By these means the Research Sub-Division has

guided telecommunications research in a number of Australian Universities and has also

jointly participated in projects of national significance with bodies such as the Overseas Tele­

communications Commission (0. T. C.), the Weapons Research Establishment (JI. R. E.) and

the Defence Standards Laboratories (D.S. L.) of the Department of Supply, the Meteorological

Bureau of the Department of Science, and a number of Divisions of the Commonwealth Scien­

tific and Industrial Research Organisation (C. S. I. R. 0. ).

2. 3. 4 Informal staff relationships also exist, in particular with Universities 'and Colleges of

Advanced Education, Learned Societies and professional associations. These relationships,

although largely on personal levels, are seen as an important contribution to the Departmental

participation in the field of telecommunication research and development.

Foreseeable developments in Communications Research

2. 4. 1 The further development of long-life solid-state devices, including microminiature

integrated circuits and special semiconductor components for telecommunications systems,

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will have profound effects on future communications systems throughout the world. The recent

spectacular development of these devices will in turn lead to further and even more accelerated

achievements in computer, satellite and overall communications technology, which when corn -

bined, will make a striking contribution to the economic prosperity and general quality of life

to the Australian people.

2. 4. 2 Current investigatory projects in which the Laboratories are deeply involved and

which have great potential in the future development of Australia and in the planning of Post

Office operations include r-

* the development of semiconductor and microelectronic telephone exchange technology.

* the investigation of ways to exploit optical fibre transmission media as potential

high traffic density channels of the future.

* the technical improvement of the network to the standards required for the trans -

mission of high speed data and other forms of "pulse modulated" telephony signals.

* the investigation of radio transmission phenomena associated with broadband radio

bearer systems - and particularly with the use of satellites in communications.

* the investigation of electronic optical character recognition techniques for the

mechanisation of mail exchange sorting processes.

3. EXISTING ACCOMMODATION LEADING TO REASONS FOR PROPOSAL

3. 1 Present Accommodation and Limitations

3. 1. 1 The Research Laboratories of the Post Office are presently housed in eight buildings

located in the city area of Melbourne. These buildings are old, having been especially erected

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for various purposes such as factories, display rooms and warehouses in the 1880's through

to the early 1930's. More particularly they lack the desired provision and flexibility of

mechanical, hydraulic and electrical services essential to present day research laboratory

activities.

3.1. 2 These old buildings are relatively costly to lease, and inordinately expensive to

renovate and maintain. Over the past 10 years an estimated $850, OOO has been spent in fitting

out these buildings with the minimal services and partitioning for the Laboratories more

immediate needs. The resultant accommodation falls far short of that needed for a present

day research activity. The funds outlayed on leased premises are largely irrecoverable.

Leasing Problems

3. 2. 1 Of the eight Research occupied city buildings, only one, 59 Little Collins Street, is

Departmentally owned; the remaining seven are leased.

3. 2. 2 The tenures of five of the eight buildings are the cause for immediate concern. Two

buildings at 140 Exhibition Street and 31 Flinders Lane have leases terminating at 31.5.1973

and 18.1.1974 respectively and indications are that they will not be renewed. The continued

occupation of these premises will probably be on a monthly rental basis until accommodation

is available in Lyon Park, Clayton early in 1974.

3. 2. 3 The Lyon Park project became necessary as the short term Research accommodation

problem could not await building development on the Post Office site at Monash. Arrangements

have therefore been madewith Ronald Lyon (Australia) Pty. Ltd. for the erection of two build­

ings, largely to Post Office specifications, totalling some 90, OOO square feet to accommodate

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sections of the Research Laboratories. This arrangement which has Executive Council approval

is based on a ten year lease with a further five year option. The Laboratory Sections to occupy

these buildings will form the vanguard.of the transfer of the Laboratories to the Clayton area.

Final consolidation of these Sections on the Monash site would take place some 10-15 years

later.

3. 2. 4 The tenures of three buildings at 10 Lonsdale Street, 28 Little Leichardt Street and

262 Exhibition Street are also limited. These buildings are located on the southern half of the

Australian Government Offices site and will be demolished to make way for redevelopment of

the area, proposals for which are presently under review by the Government. The tenures of

the remaining leased city buildings at 1007 Rathdowne Street and 11 7 Lonsdale Street are more

secure and would be available to the Laboratories beyond 1980 if required. The Laboratory

Sections occupying 117 Lonsdale Street and the Departmentally owned building at 59 Little

Collins Street will be located at Monash in the second stage to complete the Laboratories

evacuation from the existing city buildings.

Managerial Problems

3. 3.1 The fragmentation of laboratory activities into a number of poor-quality buildings has

brought about many managerial problems. In particular it has been difficult to maintain the

necessary degree of liaison between inter-related sections involved in projects requiring co-

ordination of activities in two or more buildings. The combination of unsuitable buildings and .

poor working conditions has also introduced problems in the recruitment and retention of the

highly trained professional and technical personnel, so vital to the operations of a research

establishment.

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3. 3. 2 Growth rate in laboratory staffing over the past twenty year period has averaged about

6% per annum and it is this rate that has been used to forecast the building accommodation

requirements for the various stages of. this project.

3. 3. 3 The rate at which the Department has been able to obtain and renovate old city buildings

has never been able to match the 6% rate and consequently the Research Laboratories now

face chronic overcrowding problems. This condition has been aggravated in recent times by

the increasing rate at which the older city buildings are being demolished to make way for

high-rise office structures, which would be no more flexible in design for research purposes

than· the older buildings and would involve prohibitively higher rentals.

3. 3. 4 The rate of growth over the past three years has been 2% and an examination of the

likely growth over the forthcoming three year period up to 1976, which particularly affects

the buildings on the Australian Government Offices site, shows that the growth rate is more

likely to be about 11 %. This is largely due to the expected additions to the scientific, technical

and administrative staff during this period.

Long Term Planning for Laboratories Accommodation

3. 4.1 Because of the unsatisfactory nature of the existing accommodation and the problems

foreseen in attempting to cater for growth by the existing policy of leasing and adapting exist­

ing city buildings, a comprehensive review was made in the late 1960's of present and expected

accommodation requirements for the Laboratories. As a result of this review it was concluded

that continuation of the present policy was unsatisfactory and that the Laboratories should be

re-established in consolidated accommodation provided by new and specially designed buildings

on a Departmentally owned site, which could provide for future expansion to the turn of the

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century. This recommendation has since been the policy of the Department and has culminated

in the proposal now before the Committee.

4. CHOICE AND SUITABILITY OF SITE

4. 1 The nature of the Research Laboratories affinities and activities posed problems in choosing

the most suitable location for this project. On the one hand it was necessary to consider the mainten­

ance of the Laboratories day-to-day contacts with other Headquarters organisations and in particular

the Planning and Engineering Works Divisions. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of fostering

creative research in Post Office operations, it was highly desirable that at least the Advanced Tech­

niques Sections of the Laboratories be located near a University which has other research oriented

enterprises and authorities as part of its academic environment. From the general environmental

point of view it was considered desirable that these activities should be in a location well away from

the inner city area.

4. 2 After numerous site investigations and studies, a 2£ acre lot in South Melbourne, was allocated

by the then Department of the Interior to the Post Office on which to establish its Research Lab -

oratories. This site proved too restrictive and would have involved high rise structures, which, if

proceeded with, would have contravened local building by-laws. Accordingly to reduce the South Mel­

bourne accommodation requirements to a suitable size, a second site of 17. 5 acres in Blackburn

Road Clayton, was purchased for the purpose of establishing the Advanced Techniques Sections of the

Laboratories, close to Monash University.

4. 3 An inter-departmental steering committee was established in 1970 with representatives of the

Department of Works and the Post Office to handle the Research Laboratories accommodation pro -

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posals. At the request of the Committee, the Department of Works conducted a series of three feasi­

bility studies to re-establish the Laboratories in new accommodation. These studies, based on long

term development showed that :-

* utilisation of both South Melbourne and Monash sites developed separately would cost $42. 2m.

This had the restraint that the South Melbourne site could at best, be developed in three

costly stages;

* development of the Monash site (17 .5acres) to house the whole of the Laboratories activities

on the one site would cost $34. 4m. This study was based on the construction of compara­

tively high and medium rise buildings;

* enlargement of the Monash site by utilizing the adjacent Drive-In Theatre site (approx 30

acres) to permit the development of a low rise building complex in a "campus" style setting

would accommodate the long term requirements of the Laboratories on a single site. It was

estimated that such buildings would cost $30. Orn.

4. 4 The recommendation by the Department of Works was that the scheme for the combined

Monash sites be adopted. This would permit the development of a master plan to cater for a multi-

staged construction with comparatively small but regular funds commitments. Accordingly, in 1971,

negotiations commenced to purchase the Drive-In Theatre site. Executive Council approval was

given to this action in January 1973. The South Melbourne site has since been relinquished to the

Department of Services and Property for re-allocation.

4. 5 In choosing the site, fundamental advantages were seen in a location close to Monash University

which is approximately 12 miles from the inner city area. Moreover, the immediate area around

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Monash University was the only location available in Melbourne which fully satisfied the need for a

site with adequate space in which to develop a campus style complex in close proximity to a

University, with faculties devoted to pure and applied research in telecommunications engineering.

Additionally, Monash University has a positive policy of collaboration with industry and a number of

fruitful mutual relationships have existed for some time.

4. 6 Under the Melbourne and MetropolitanBoardof'Works zoning plan, the area on the immediate

eastern boundary of Monash University, in which it is proposed to erect the Research Laboratories

buildings, was designated as "Special Use Zone No. 11". This reserved the use of the land for the

development of a "Research Community" which, it is envisaged, will interact with the University in

scientific research, educational and cultural fields. Future development of this zone can only take

place with the concurrence of the University. The Vice Chancellor has welcomed the project as pre­

cisely the type of development which the University wishes to see established in the area.

4. 7 A further important consideration in choosing this site was that it should cause minimum

disturbance to the staff of the Laboratories and from this viewpoint Monash is well situated in relation

to most staff residences. A diagram showing the residential distribution of the Laboratories staff is

provided in the Environmental Impact Statement.

5. PROJECT STAGING

5. 1 The buildings to be provided in Stage 1 at Monash are designed to accommodate those Lab­

oratory Sections which are presently housed in three buildings on the Australian Government Offices

site. The move will also include the Environmental Physics activity of the Physics and Polymer

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Section currently located in part of the building at 1007 Rathdowne Street. This will then consolidate

all the applied sciences activities in the Monash complex in the first stage. These activities require

the most extensive range of building services and hence, to conserve capital, are most suited for the

earliest transfer to permanent Post Office owned buildings. This stage is scheduled for completion

in 1976.

5. 2 The buildings to be provided in Stage 2 will accommodate those Sections remaining in the City

after 1976. This stage is scheduled for completion in 1979. The Department of Works preliminary

building estimate for this stage is $6.0m. The city buildings involved are 117 Lonsdale Street, the

lease of which will be relinquished and the other, 59 Little Collins Street, which is Departmentally

owned, will be retained and utilized for other Post Office activities.

5. 3 The third stage will involve the transfer of sections of the Advanced Techniques and Trans­

mission Systems Branches from Lyon Park. The Department of Works preliminary building estimate

for this stage is $4.5m. This will permit expansion of the Sections remaining at Lyon Park for about

the following five years.

5. 4 Stage 4 will see the commencement of the development into the Drive-In section of the total

site with the transfer of the remaining Laboratory Sections from Lyon Park to finally terminate the

Laboratories occupation of leased buildings. The Research Laboratories will then be consolidated in

a suitably designed complex on a permanent site. The completion date of this stage is planned for

about 1985. Further development will occur in planned stages as growth needs dictate.

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6. ACCOMMODATION PROPOSED IN THE FIRST STAGE

6. 1 Erection of the four major buildings on the Monash site is proposed in Stage 1 of the develop­

ment. Buildings 1 and 2 comprise 3-storey laboratory blocks, Building 3 will be single storey,

specially designed to accommodate the Environmental Physics activity, and a single storey Building

4, housing centralised mechanical and electrical plant.

6. 2 All the Laboratory buildings have been designed to provide the optimum flexibility for electrical,

mechanical and hydraulic services to benches and work areas. Flexibility has also been provided in

the two general purpose laboratory buildings, for the creation of various sized laboratory elements

to a modular design.

6. 3 Building 1 will accommodate activities of the Applied Sciences Sections. A section of the

ground floor of this building will also be used as interim accommodation for part of the Design (Special

Projects) Section. The building to be provided for the Environmental Physics activity, Building 3,

requires special consideration in that it must accommodate relatively large items of equipment,

including high and medium voltage test apparatus and a number of large environmental test chambers.

6. 4 Buildings 1 and 3 are to be connected by a ground floor laboratory and office link to form an

integrated structure to meet the needs of the applied science activities, over the next 10-15 years.

6. 5 Building 2 is to accommodate the Solid State and Quantum Electronics, Guided Media and

Visual Communications Sections of the Advanced Techniques Branch. These Sections will be the

ultimate permanent occupants of the building, which will be used as the interim accommodation for

the executive and administrative staff, a cafeteria and a • branch technical library . The administrative

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and special service functions are expected to remain in the building until development on the Drive -

In Theatre section of the site commences about 1983. Adequate space for the expansion of the Lab -

oratory sections in this building, over the ten year period, has been provided and the long term

expansion of the Advanced Techniques Sections would take place when the administrative functions and

cafeteria are transferred to their permanent locations.

7. AMENITIES AND STAFFING

7. 1 The buildings have been designed to incorporate amenities facilities in accordance with the

relevant ordinances, the Amenities Code and to the standard adopted by the Post Office as being com­

mensurate with that necessary to provide suitable conditions for its staff. Present planning provides

for 264 sq. metres (2834 sq. ft. ) of space to be allocated on the ground floor of Building 2 as a lunch

room and food services area, providing refreshment and light meals. Its overall area is scaled to

the needs of the staff in the Stage 1 development.

7. 2 A proposal concerning the provision of Food Services facilities for this and three other Post

Office projects in the vicinity is presently being prepared for submission to the Inter-departmental

Committee on Food Services.

7. 3 The total staff in the Stage 1 buildings when completed and fully operational will be 177, corn -

prising 137 males and 40 females. It is expected that most of these will be on duty simultaneously

with no provision for permanent shift war~ being required. The projected staff figures for Stages 2

and 3 are 456 and 648 respectively.

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8. VEHICLE ACCOMMODATION

' 8. 1 Parking space has been provided for 121 vehicles in the Stage 1 development, to cater for

official vehicles, visitors and staff. As the stages develop,more parkingspaces will be made avail­

able as the need then exists.

9. SECURITY

9. 1 Because of the role played by Research Laboratories in the development of the National Com­

munications System, particular emphasis has been placed on the integration of security features into

the basic building designs.

10. FINANCIAL ASPECTS

10. 1 The Research Laboratories were created to perform a service function for the Post Office as

a whole and the value of its contribution is inextricably moulded into the total Post Office efficiency

and service. It is therefore not possible to assess the extent of revenue derived from the services it

provides. However, the following indicates the Capital and Annual Charges involved in Stage 1 of th.e

project.

10.1. 1 Capital

(a) The site consists of two parcels with a present book value of $1, 715, OOO.

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(b) The capital expenditure as estimated by the Post Office at current costs of laboratory and

other research equipment, and the cost of constructing the building as estimated by the

Department of Works is -

Buildings and Building Services

Technical Equipment (Stage 1)

Total

10. 1. 2 Annual Costs

1976

$4.5m

$2. 7m

$7.2m

The annual charges to finance and service the building and the equipment which will be installed

in Stage 1, including interest on capital, depreciation, maintenance and operating costs would

be -

Buildings and Building Services

Establishment and equipment in Stage 1

Total

11. CONCLUSION

$0. 43m

$2. 07m

$2. 50m

11.1 The building proposal now under examination is considered by the Post Office to be the most

satisfactory and economic means of providing accommodation for its Research Laboratories.

11. 2 Stage 1 of this accommodation is required to be available by September 1976, to permit the

re-housing of these Laboratories to proceed in carefully planned and timed stages, having regard to

termination dates of leases and the resources available at those times.

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11. 3 The Post Office is confident that the buildings as designed will meet the technical needs of

Stages 1 to 3 and would suggest the Committee give consideration in its Recommendations to Parlia­

ment to the approval of all three Stages, on the 17, 5 acre site, subject to the Department resubmit­

ting the project to the Committee if any signifi1ant changes occur to the principle or scope of the

present concept.

11. 4 The Post Office proposal is recommended to the Committee.

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T • T • T • RESEARCH SUB-DIVISION Research, advanced development

and scientific investigations.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION Customer needs.

PLANNING SUB~DIVISIION Planning of overall·deve·1opmet:lt of Australian telecommunications network and services.

A.P.O. STATE ORGANISATIONS Regional planning, netwerk operettens control, insta'//ation. and maintenance.

ENGINEERING WORKS Design, construction, operation and maintenance of network.

POST AL 'SERVICES Planning and oper.ation of postal network and services.

UNIVERSITIES Fundame.ntal and app'lied research oroieet» ot particular interest to tne A:P.O. Post· graduate training et ·Post Office st,itf.

OTHER COMMONWEALTH AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Joint reseercn and development projects.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY A.P.O. contracts for advanced development and manufacture. Investigation of manufacturing problems to improve product lines.

PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES & LEARNEE> SOCIETl1ES Participation tn ectistties, centerences ·etc.

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OPERATIONAL AFFINITIES DIAGRAM

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F,'LANT AND SERVIC!=S

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RELIABILITY PHYSJCS MATE;l'HAL PHYSICS

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ELECTRO CHEMISTRY POLYMER PHYSICS

ENVIRONMENTAi'.'. PHYSICS I. . . ,. ;.,

HJ{':iH ANP'MEOiUM VOUAGE TEST LABORATORIES . " ENVIRONMENTAL TEST LABOFlATORIES

METALLURGY DESIGN, (SPEC'IAL PROJECTS) PART Ot\JL Y

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PLANT AND SERVICES

SOLID STATE AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS MICROWAVE

VISUAL COMMUNICATWNS EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

ELECTRICAL, AND.MECHANICAL F>,L:ANT INCLUDING SUB-STATION GUIDEP1MEDIA-T.V. CONFEREI\JCE~l;'.A,B.X.-BRANCH LIBRAR¥­

PATl:NTS AND 1Nf0RMAll,ON-LAB0RATORY DESIGN'----'-­ CAFETE:RIA AND AMENHl'IES-COMPONENTS STORE

DIAGRAMMATIC SECTIONS OF BUILDINGS